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• But his first choice for the job, John O. Brennan, had to withdraw his name amidst criticism over his role in the formation of the C. I.A's detention and interrogation program after the Sept. 11 attacks
• The bible goes on to say that if God does not approve the marriage and you married amidst, a marriage that was not blessed by him that you are truly not married in the eyes of God. —  American Chronicle
• Mary Lou will clearly be difficult to replace but we're fortunate to have a skilled Executive right in our amidst, a Regency veteran, someone with deep experience in the shopping center business and an understanding of the unique culture that defines and differentiates Regency. —  US Market Commentary from Seeking Alpha
• Bill Richardson, the nominee for commerce secretary, withdrew his name amidst questions regarding a pay-to-play investigation in his state. —  Forbes.com: News
• Algeria: Abdelaziz Bouteflika re-elected for 3rd term amidst voter fraud accusations —  Blogger News Network

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